The monotheistic religions are...

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

The map/image above would most likely help us explain....

reasons why the Plebeian class in Rome began to struggle economically.

A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire in the west, was that Western Europe...

entered a period of chaos and disorder due to a lack of centralized gov't.

On the map above, the purple spots most likely show the location of...

main ports and trade cities on the Roman roads.

This picture helps us understand...

Why Jerusalem has a long history of religions fighting over it.

Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?

Period during which the Roman Empire flourished due to safety and trade.

Of the maps above, the yellow shading is _____________ and the orange spots are __________________.

Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 AD/CE

During the Roman Republic, the 12 tables were important because...

Romans hold leaders accountable, defend themselves from false accusations.

Julius Caesar’s enemies felt he was a threat to Rome because...

they feared he planned to make himself emperor of Rome, ending the Republic

Early on, Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?

Who could be a Caliph, or leader of the Muslims.

Which of the following best describes the policy of "Bread and Circuses" that was adopted by various Roman emperors.

Policy that tried to distract the Roman people from gov't corruption.

The images above show...

the dividing of the Roman empire in order to better manage its problems.

As shown on this map, the second big change that Emperor Constantine made to the Roman empire was...

Moving the capital of Rome to Constantinople.

In some countries, Sharia Law has been very controversial because...

It's been used to justify harsh punishments such as stoning and amputations

The strongest reason for the sudden growth of cities in areas where hunting and gathering previously had been practiced?

the food surpluses caused by farming.

Using the map above, which of the following options best describes the purpose of the routes on the map above?

To show how people from Eurasia, the Middle East to China develop networks

After dividing the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empire, Emperor Diocletian chose...

the eastern half because it was the wealthiest and the end of the silk road

According to professor Jared Diamond, the reason some areas of the world would be considered "Geographically Lucky?

Some areas have animals and plants to domesticate allowing them to develop

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1
The monotheistic religions are...
Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Christianity, Buddhism and Islam
Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism
2
The main representative body of ancient Rome, this group would debate and pass laws, as well as advise the leaders.
Praetors
Senate
Aristocracy
Direct Democracy
3
Latin for "I forbid", this is the power to reject a proposed law. The U.S. President has this power.
Consul
Patrician
Veto
Senate
4
The map/image above would most likely help us explain....
reasons why the Plebeian class in Rome began to struggle economically.
how the tax system was set up in the Roman republic.
ways in which Rome and Sparta were very similar.
the sources of wealth for the Roman Plebeian class.
5
A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire in the west, was that Western Europe...
came under the control of the new Muslim empire.
entered a period of chaos and disorder due to a lack of centralized gov't.
returned the democratic form of government it had used before Rome.
was absorbed by the Byzantine/Eastern Roman Empire.
6
On the map above, the purple spots most likely show the location of...
Jewish synagogues built during the first diaspora
places visited by Jesus in his lifetime
main ports and trade cities on the Roman roads.
large church buildings constructed by the apostle Peter
7
This picture helps us understand...
Why Jerusalem has a long history of religions fighting over it.
Why the Romans wanted to conquer Judea.
Why Muslims pray at the wailing wall.
Why Sunni and Shia Muslims fight amongst each other.
8
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Huang He River Valley Civilization?
C
D
B
A
9
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
10
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Indus River Valley Civilization?
D
C
A
B
11
The golden dome in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Christianity
Pagan
Islam
Judaism
12
Map B must be most closely after what year?
632 AD/CE
2000 BC/BCE
32 AD/CE
1492 AD/CE
13
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Jesus of Nazareth
Islam
Judaism
Pagan
Christianity
14
Match the religion to the key religious text The Torah and Talmud
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
15
Map C indicates that this religion ‘lost’some territory in Europe as a result of...
Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Wars with Christianity
Wars with Judaism
The Diaspora of the Jews
16
Which of the following best describes the "Pax Romana"?
Time during which Rome was conquered by Barbarians from eastern Europe.
time during which emperors used "Bread and Circuses" to distract Romans..
The Roman defeat and destruction of the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars
Period during which the Roman Empire flourished due to safety and trade.
17
Of the maps above, the yellow shading is _____________ and the orange spots are __________________.
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 AD/CE
Probably after 300 AD/CE : Probably around 100 BC/BCE
Probably after 300 BC/BCE : Probably around 300 BC/BCE
18
Religions with only one god are described as...
polytheistic
monotheistic
pagan
Jewish
19
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Jerusalem and the land of Canaan (their Promised Land)
Pagan
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
20
During the Roman Republic, the 12 tables were important because...
Plebeians could work to veto any of the laws they felt were helpful to them
The laws could be manipulated by the Patrician class to hurt the Plebeians.
Judges could point out that Roman laws were known so they should be obeyed.
Romans hold leaders accountable, defend themselves from false accusations.
21
The route shown above was known as...
Silk Road
Trade Road
The Trans-Saharan route
Transcontinental Railroad
22
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Christianity
1200 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
632 C.E.
32 C.E.
23
Julius Caesar’s enemies felt he was a threat to Rome because...
they were angry with him for his military failures to conquer Gaul.
they were fearful when he disbanded his army that he might endanger Rome.
they were opposed to expansionism policy and his refusal to help the poor.
they feared he planned to make himself emperor of Rome, ending the Republic
24
Form of government practiced by ancient Athens, in which the people gather to debate the day to day affairs of the gov't
Consul
Direct Democracy
Republican
Popular Assembly
25
Besides an example of Art/Architecture, the purpose of the image above would represent which of the 8 characteristics?
Organized Government
Job Specialization
Public Works
Complex Religion
26
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Muhammad
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Pagan
27
Early on, Islam split into two distinct branches or sects over what disagreement?
The amount of charity was required.
When the month of Ramadan should be celebrated.
Who could be a Caliph, or leader of the Muslims.
How many times to pray each day.
28
The map above describes the spreading of a religion throughout which empire?
Persian
Greek
Roman
Muslim
29
Which of the following best describes the policy of "Bread and Circuses" that was adopted by various Roman emperors.
An attempt to execute corrupt leaders and traitors to the empire.
Policy that tried to distract the Roman people from gov't corruption.
Policy aimed at ridding the empire of mercenaries and foreign influence.
An attempt to win over foreign leaders through entertainment.
30
The wall in this photograph is an important symbol/location for which religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
31
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Christianity
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
32
In Map B, the dramatic spread of the blue is most likely the result of the life of?
Muhammed
Christopher Columbus
Jesus
Buddah
33
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Rome
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
34
Match the religion with a key Historical figure from that religion: Abraham is the main founder/figure
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
35
Key People:Considered to be the ideal model for what a Roman dictator should be.
Julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
Cincinnatus
Nero
36
The site portrayed in this photograph is located in...
Medina
Jerusalem
Mecca
Rome
37
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Nile River Valley Civilization?
D
B
A
C
38
The images above show...
the dividing of the Roman empire in order to better manage its problems.
spread of Greek ideas throughout the civilizations of N. Africa and Europe.
expansion of the Roman Rep. into an empire surrounding the Mediterranean.
the invasion of the Roman empire by two Germanic kings.
39
In this religion, the call to prayer is done in most major cities ____ times ______
3 times per month
2 time per day
4 times per year
5 times per day
40
The photo above shows a call to prayer in which religion?
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
41
As shown on this map, the second big change that Emperor Constantine made to the Roman empire was...
Bringing India under Roman control.
Conquering all lands around the Mediterranean Sea.
Moving the capital of Rome to Constantinople.
Dividing the empire into the eastern and western empires.
42
In some countries, Sharia Law has been very controversial because...
It's been used to justify harsh punishments such as stoning and amputations
It forbids young boys from going to school or driving.
It requires Jewish men to stay in the home and care for the family.
It allows Muslim women more freedom of expression in public.
43
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Judaism
32 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
632 C.E.
1200 C.E.
44
Match the religion with a key belief: Heaven and Hell and a messiah, or ‘Son of God’ has come to save his people.
Islam
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
45
The strongest reason for the sudden growth of cities in areas where hunting and gathering previously had been practiced?
the creation of governments.
a money system caused by a grain surplus
the shift to a pastoral nomadic way of life.
the food surpluses caused by farming.
46
Using the map above, which of the following options best describes the purpose of the routes on the map above?
Europeans established overland trade routes and controlled centers of trade
To explain how foreign raiders controlled the major transportation routes
To show how people from Eurasia, the Middle East to China develop networks
Settlements developed along the trade routes so communication wasn't needed
47
After dividing the Roman Empire into the eastern and western empire, Emperor Diocletian chose...
the western half so he could avoid the barbarian invasion and Atila the Hun
the eastern half because it was the wealthiest and the end of the silk road
the eastern half so that he would control the Indus valley’s rich resources
the western half so he would have control of the main capital of Rome.
48
According to professor Jared Diamond, the reason some areas of the world would be considered "Geographically Lucky?
Some areas have animals and plants to domesticate allowing them to develop
Some areas were isolated from other countries, preventing disease and war.
Certain areas of the world have the 8 characteristics of civilization.
White countries had geo. luck, so they had more than non-white countries.
49
Match the religion with the time of the approximate founding of that religion: Islam
32 C.E.
632 C.E.
2000 B.C.E.
50
One of the Five Pillars, the hajj, is
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Pagan
51
Match the religion to the key religious text The Qur'an and Hadith
Judaism
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
52
Match the religion with the key locations from that religion: Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem
Islam
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
53
Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to our own were found in the areas of...
business and economic policy
military technology and tactics
religious doctrine and ceremonies
government and law
54
Which of the following gives the most likely reason why Islam was able to spread very rapidly over such a large area?
Judaism had not begun at this time and so there was no competition.
There were well established trade routes around its starting point.
It was made the official religion of the Roman empire.
It would have radically changed existing religions there.
55
Which of the following is the best explanation for why a surplus of food is the key to any civilization forming?
Food surplus requires participation in farming to feed the civilization.
Food surplus encourages people to avoid trade.
Food surplus means not everyone has to farm, so some people can specialize.
Food surplus allows more people to move around looking for animals and nuts
56
The Patricians and Plebeians would represent which of the 8 characteristics of civilization in ancient Rome?
Cities
Writing
Organized Government
Social Classes
57
Based on the map above, which letter signifies the Mesopotamia River Valley Civilization?
D
A
B
C
58
The image above primarily shows an example of which major Roman innovation/invention?
Aqueducts for transporting fresh water to cities
Bridges for transportation of people across the empire
Dams to divert the flow of major rivers
Roads to allow trade to flourish in the Roman empire.
59
The ancient Romans developed most of their art, architecture, and education from...
Persian culture
Greeks culture
Spanish culture
Egyptian culture
60
Besides Art/Architecture and a market place, the purpose of the Roman Forum would be which of the 8 characteristics?
Public Works
Job Specialization
Complex Religion
Organized Government
61
Match the religion to the key religious text The Old and New Testaments
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
Christianity
62
The map above describes two different phases/periods in the spread of which religion?
Judaism
Pagan
Christianity
Islam
63
The map above shows two colors, which indicate areas of influence by _____ and ______.
Catholics and Protestants
Shiites and Hindus
Muslims and Jews
Sunnis and Shiites
64
Key People:Gained popularity by defeating the barbarians. After returning to Rome, decided to become "Dictator for Life"
Marc Antony
Cincinnatus
julius Caesar
Marcus Aurelius
65
This statement, while important to several world religions, is primarily a summary of the history and beliefs of...
Judaism
Pagan
Islam
Christianity
66
In Rome, the purpose of the position of “Dictator” was to...
Provide a single leader during times of crisis.
seize control of the government by force in order to gain power.
provide a representative for the plebeian class in the Senate.
provide a veto check on the power of the Patrician class Consuls.
67
The map above, and the Pax Romana helped with the spread of?
Pagan
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
68
Which quote from the news article above, would help us explain why civilizations were able to thrive in ancient India?
“Seasonal monsoon rains, a lifeline for farmers across South Asia..”
“but officials say this year's flooding is the worst in several years..”
"Many flood survivors have lost everything: their homes, their possessions"
“typically cause loss of life every year between July and September..”
69
Which of the following was an important change made by the Roman emperor Constantine in A.D. 313?
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
He granted religious toleration to Christians, ending persecution.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
70
Match the religion with a key belief: Chosen people of Yahweh, follow the ten commandments, waiting for their Messiah.
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Pagan
71
Match the religion with a key belief from that religion
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Pagan
72
Key People: an ambitious leader of Egypt who manipulated two powerful Roman leaders to help solidify control of Egypt.
Nero
Cleopatra
Octavian
Cincinnatus
73
Which of the following best describes a Civilization?
The spreading out of culture and culture traits from a central point.
In human history when people have developed ways of organizing a society.
The transition of people from hunter-gatherers to farmers.
The process of becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.
74
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Pagan
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
75
Match the religion with a symbol of that religion.
Pagan
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
76
Government where the people vote to elect representatives who then oversee the day to day affairs of the government.
Direct Democracy
Dictator
Senate
Republic

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